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Aug 28, 2023 2 MIN READ

3 Things I Learned Last Week #26 – Hooked on Content, Chasing Dreams, and Maximizing Minutes

Welcome to the 26th edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! 🎉

Well, hello there, knowledge junkie! If you’re imagining me buried under a mountain of articles, YouTube videos, and some discarded coffee cups in my quest for the wisdom nuggets of the week… you wouldn’t be far off!

Alright, let’s pretend we’re on a comfy sofa with a ridiculously large latte, ready to share some wild discoveries. And hey, if any of these make you go “Wow, that’s mind-blowing!”, give it a share! Share the joy, the surprise, the “Huh, who knew?!”

On the menu this week:

  1. The Dopamine Dilemma: Unraveling why we’re hooked on, well, everything.
  2. Chasing Perfection? Think again: Words of wisdom from a brainy Yale dude.
  3. Being Productive 101: Squeezing the juice out of every darn minute.

Let’s roll!

🔗 The Dopamine Dilemma: The Scroll Till You Drop Syndrome

Remember when the biggest entertainment dilemma was choosing between two TV channels?

Now, thanks to our BFF dopamine, we’re insatiable content-consuming monsters.

This video dives deep into our obsession with that “next” button, warning us about the dangers of the endless digital void.

Spoiler: The key? Some old-fashioned quiet time and good ol’ self-reflection.

🎥 Got FOMO? Watch this!

🎓 Chasing Perfection? Uh-oh!

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by society’s perfection standards!

This enlightening video is like a reassuring pat on the back, reminding us that life isn’t about collecting medals or Insta likes.

It’s about being kind, and appreciating our beautifully messy journey. Remember: It’s okay to be a work in progress!

🎥 Seeking Perfection Rehab? Click here!

Maximizing Every. Single. Minute.

Imagine a world where you nail every task and still have time to binge-watch that series.

This video gives a crash course on achieving that magic balance. And here’s the twist: it’s not about doing more, but doing things right.

🎥 Ready for the magic? Dive in!

There ya have it! Another dose of “3 Things I Learned Last Week”. Hope these nuggets spice up your conversations, be it at the dinner table or on that annoying Zoom call.

Stumbled on this newsletter by accident? Or maybe a friend forwarded this to you (you’ve got good friends!)? Whatever the case, hop in!

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Wishing you a week as exciting as an unexpected plot twist!

Catch ya later,

~ Nathan 🚀

Nathan Onn

Freelance web developer. Since 2012 he’s built WordPress plugins, internal tools, and AI-powered apps. He writes The Art of Vibe Coding, a practical newsletter that helps indie builders ship faster with AI—calmly.

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